Whether Quotes by Nydia Velazquez

Because of Obama ... DREAMers who are American in every way except on paper no longer live under the shadow of deportation.

— Nydia Velazquez

Nationally, more than one million Asian American entrepreneurs create jobs in their communities, helping fuel local commerce. In New York, we have seen firsthand…

— Nydia Velazquez

For small businesses to thrive, they require an environment that is conducive for growth.

— Nydia Velazquez

For families to access affordable housing, they often need legal representation that takes their side against abusive landlords.

— Nydia Velazquez

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides us all an opportunity to reflect upon this communitys many contributions and to celebrate its bright future.

— Nydia Velazquez

Too often, the landlord-tenant relationship is unbalanced with all the power on the side of unscrupulous landlords.

— Nydia Velazquez

There are people out there who don't like me, and that's because I speak out the way I feel.

— Nydia Velazquez

Historically and culturally, New York City and our entire nation simply would not be the same without the infusion of Asian traditions. Whether it…

— Nydia Velazquez

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides us all an opportunity to reflect upon this community's many contributions and to celebrate its bright future.

— Nydia Velazquez

Let me tell you, I am nobody's puppet.

— Nydia Velazquez

Of course, preserving the American dream has always meant creating opportunity for the most recently arrived Americans - those who have come here from…

— Nydia Velazquez

Fair and affordable housing is a basic right for all New Yorkers and all Americans.

— Nydia Velazquez